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Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecom issues advisory to public on proper use of wireless jammer, booster
Warns e-commerce platforms on illegal facilitation & sale of wireless jammers
Department of Telecommunications , Ministry of Communications, on 1st July, 2022 issued an advisory to the general public on the proper use of Wireless jammer and booster/ repeaters .
It has been stated that the use of cellular signal jammer, GPS blocker or other signal jamming device is generally illegal, except specifically permitted by Government of India. The detailed guidelines in this regard are available at https://cabsec.gov.in/others/jammerpolicy/. Private sector organizations and/ or private individuals cannot procure/ use jammers in India.
It has also been stated that it is unlawful to advertise, sell, distribute, import or otherwise market signal jamming devices in India, except as permitted under the guidelines mentioned above.
With regards to signal booster/ repeater it has been stated that it is unlawful to possess, sale, and/ or use mobile signal repeater/ booster by any individual/ entity other than the licensed Telecom Service Providers.
Earlier, vide Notice dated 21 January, 2022 , the DoT warned all e-commerce companies from selling or facilitating the sale of wireless jammers on their online platforms. A copy of the above Notice was also circulated to Ministry of Commerce, Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade , Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology , CBIC/ Customs, for appropriate actions.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India-EU FTA negotiation is progressing well: Sh. Goyal
India-EU Trade & Technology Council supplementing the FTA negotiations: Sh. Goyal
India engaging with EU on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; working together to find the right solution: Sh. Goyal
India’s tariffs misconstrued to be very high but in reality the duties are very low: Sh. Goyal
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Sh. Piyush Goyal said that the India-EU FTA negotiation is progressing well while addressing the media yesterday after the 1st India-EU Trade & Technology Council  meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Sh. Goyal said that the TTC is helpful as it is supplementing the FTA negotiations and the FTA will make India-EU relationship the defining partnership of the century.
Sh. Piyush Goyal said that India is engaging with the EU on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism  as it is not the EU’s intention to create a barrier to trade but to find a way forward towards sustainability as part of collective efforts. He stressed that India and the EU are working together to find the right solution to the CBAM issue.
Sh. Goyal said that India’s tariffs are very often misconstrued to be very high on most items, raw materials, intermediates but in reality the duties are very low. The Minister said that the duties on technological items which are helping the Indian economy grow are very low. He said that the actual applied rates of tariffs are lower than the agreed bound rates at WTO.
Sh. Goyal mentioned that the political guidance received from the Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi and the President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen has been truly encouraging in setting the path for outstanding engagement. The Minister praised the creation of TTC as a platform of coordination to address key issues related to trade, trusted technology and security between India and EU. He said that both India and the EU are open market economies, vibrant democracies and pluralistic societies driven by the common interest of security, prosperity and sustainable development.
Prime Minister's Office
PM launches projects related to SAUNI Yojana at Botad
PM launches projects related to SAUNI Yojana at Botad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated to the nation, Phase-1  of the SAUNI  Yojana, at Botad. He also laid the Foundation Stone of Phase 2  of the SAUNI Yojana.
Earlier, he welcomed Narmada water into the Krishna Sagar Lake by pressing a button and offering flower petals.
Addressing a public meeting, he described water as a holy offering from nature. He said water is reaching Saurashtra with the blessings of the River Narmada. He said this is the result of a lot of effort, and would benefit the farmers.
He complimented the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the work done by him on river water conservation, and the Narmada.
He called for the extensive use of drip irrigation, and said the Union Government is working on ways to help double incomes in the agriculture sector.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Shri Pinarayi Vijayan on taking oath as CM of Kerala
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Pinarayi Vijayan on taking oath as Chief Minister of Kerala.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Congratulations to Shri @vijayanpinarayi Ji on taking oath as CM and commencing his second term in office."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs declares ‘Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’  as 'Unlawful Association'
The Government of India has declared ‘Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’  as an 'Unlawful Association' under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities  Act  1967. This organization has been involved in anti-national activities since year 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India. The members of this organization, by inciting the people, want to make Kashmir a separate Islamic state, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and integrity of India. Many criminal cases have been registered against this organization under various sections of UAPA 1967, IPC 1860, The Arms Act 1959 and Ranbir Penal Code 1932.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – May, 2022
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of May, 2022 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2022 increased by 1.3 points and stood at 129.0 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.02 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 0.42 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.79 percentage points to the total change. At item level Tomato, Potato, Soyabeen Oil, Sunflower Oil, Buffalo Milk, Fish Fresh, Poultry Chicken, Cooked Meal, Cooking Gas, kerosene Oil, Bus Fare, Allopathic Medicine, Telephone Charges etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Onion, Bitter Guard, Lady Finger, Chilli Green, Lemon, Mango, Water Melon, Pan Leaf, Petrol for Vehicles etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Coimbatore recorded a maximum increase of 5.2 points followed by Salem and Jalandhar with 4.8 and 4.2 points respectively. Among others, 6 centres recorded increase between 3 to 3.9 points, 19 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 22 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 24 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Yamunanagar recorded a maximum decrease of 1.5 points followed by Delhi with 1.2 points. Among others, 9 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 3 centres’ indices remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 6.97 per cent compared to 6.33 per cent for the previous month and 5.25 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 7.92 per cent against 7.05 per cent of the previous month and 5.26 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for April, 2022 and May, 2022
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Sr. No.
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Groups
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April, 2022
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May, 2022
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I
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Food & Beverages
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127.5
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129.5
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II
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Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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144.4
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144.7
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III
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Clothing & Footwear
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|
125.6
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|
126.5
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|
IV
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|
Housing
|
|
118.9
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|
118.9
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|
V
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|
Fuel & Light
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|
164.9
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|
169.7
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VI
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Miscellaneous
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|
125.8
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|
126.4
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|
|
|
General Index
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|
127.7
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129.0
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of June, 2022 will be released on Friday, 29th July, 2022. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Election Commission
Fact Sheet on Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Number of Recognized State parties : 1) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
2) Shiv Sena
Assembly Constituencies : 288
Smallest and largest Constituencies:- By Area
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By Area
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Name of Constituency
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|
Area 
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|
Smallest
|
|
178 - Dharavi
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|
1
|
|
Largest
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|
69- Aheri
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|
2282.7
Smallest and largest Constituencies:- By Size of Electorate
|
|
By Area
|
|
Name of Constituency
|
|
Size of Electorate
|
|
Smallest
|
|
180 - Wardha
|
|
277980
|
|
Largest
|
|
188 - Panvel
|
|
554827
Smallest and largest Constituencies:- By Size of Electorate
|
|
Size of Electorate
|
|
No. & Name of Assembly Constituencies
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Less than 1 Lakh
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|
0
|
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1 Lakh – 1.50 Lakh
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0
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1.50 Lakhs 2 Lakh
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0
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More than 2 lakh
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288
Electors:
By Sex
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|
|
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Male
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Female
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Others
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|
Total
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Population
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65133708
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59192292
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|
|
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124326000
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|
Size of Electorate
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|
46875750
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|
42843635
|
|
2634
|
|
89722019
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|
EPIC Issued To
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|
45427533
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|
41444345
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|
2633
|
|
86874511
NRI & Service Voters.
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|
Number of NRI Voters
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|
5560
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|
Number of Service Voters
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|
117581
Age and Sex-wise Composition of Electorate
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|
|
|
Male
|
|
Female
|
|
Others
|
|
Total
|
|
18-25 years
|
|
6093518
|
|
4581884
|
|
611
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|
10676013
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|
25-40 years
|
|
16488739
|
|
14823279
|
|
894
|
|
31313396
|
|
40-60 years
|
|
16760038
|
|
157778463
|
|
349
|
|
32539026
|
|
>60 years
|
|
7533455
|
|
7660009
|
|
48
|
|
15193584
Total No of candidates :
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|
Candidate
|
|
Total No of Candidate
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|
Male
|
|
3001
|
|
Female
|
|
235
|
|
Others
|
|
1
|
|
Total
|
|
3237
No. and name of AC with Maximum and Minimum Number of candidates:
|
|
1
|
|
No & Name of Assembly Constituency with Maximum number of candidates
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|
87-Nanded South
|
|
38
|
|
2
|
|
No & Name of Assembly Constituency with Minimum number of candidates
|
|
265- Chiplun
|
|
3
Party wise list of Candidates:
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|
Sr No
|
|
Party Name
|
|
Number of Candidates
|
|
1
|
|
Bahujan Samaj Party
|
|
262
|
|
2
|
|
Bharatiya Janta Party
|
|
164
|
|
3
|
|
Communist Party of India
|
|
16
|
|
4
|
|
Communist Party of India 
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
Indian National Congress
|
|
147
|
|
6
|
|
Maharashtra Navanirman Sena
|
|
101
|
|
7
|
|
Nationalist Congress Party
|
|
121
|
|
8
|
|
Shiv Sena
|
|
126
|
|
9
|
|
Other Registered Parties
|
|
892
|
|
10
|
|
Independant
|
|
1400
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
3237
No. of EVMs & VVPATs to be used in the elections:
BU-179895, CU-126505, VVPAT-135021
Total no. of Polling Stations: 96661
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare Releases the Second Advanced Estimate  of Area and Production of various Horticulture Crops
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Second Advanced Estimate  of Area and Production of various Horticulture Crops, as compiled from information received from different State/UTs and source agencies.
Highlights
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Total Horticulture
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2017-18
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2018-19

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Area

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25.43
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25.61
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Production

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300.64
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314.87
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Fruits Production is estimated to be around 97.38 Million Tonnes, compared to 97.36 Million Tonnes in last year.
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Vegetables Production is estimated to be around 187.36 Million Tonnes, which is 1.61% higher than Production in 2017-18.
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Onion Production is estimated to be around 23.28 Million Tonnes, which is slightly higher than production in 2017-18.
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Potato Production is estimated to be around 52.96 Million Tonnes, which is 3.2% higher than Production in 2017-18.
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Tomato Production is estimated to be around 19.66 Million Tonnes, which is 0.5%, lower than Production in 2017-18.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister says print media should create awareness among people that violence has no place in democracy; urges media to project factual inputs
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has said that print media has an extremely important role in safeguarding democracy and democratic processes. Launching the Kollam edition of Malayalam daily Janmabhumi at Kollam in Kerala today, he said that responsible print media should create awareness among the people that there is no place for violence in a democracy. Shri. Rajnath Singh said that he had urged Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan to deal firmly with the political violence in the state. Union Home Minister said, if any need is required the Centre will provide help for this.
Referring to the recent devastating floods in the state, Union Home Minister said the centre is committed to provide all help to mitigate the sufferings of people of Kerala and for rehabilitation of flood victims and reconstruction of the state. He said the inter ministerial Central team had completed its visit to the state and its report will soon be considered once submitted. Shri. Rajnath Singh pointed out that the centre had already released two instalments of rupees 100 Crore and 500 Crore each towards immediate assistance to the state. Central Agencies like National Highways Authority of India  have been asked to help in the reconstruction of roads in the state. Union Home Minister also lauded the role of fishermen who saved hundreds of lives during the recent floods in Kerala.
Special Service and Features
Regional Dak Adalat of Central Postal Region
Kochi: November 17, 2022
The Regional Dak Adalat of Central Postal Region of Kerala Circle  for the 4th Quarter of 2022 is proposed to be held online at the Office of the Postmaster General, Central Region, Gandhi Nagar, Maveli Road, Kochi, on 19.12.2022 via Google Meet Platform at 11 am .
 will be taken up in the Adalat and will cover matters relating to postal services including counter services, savings Bank, money orders etc.
Those who wish to file any complaint/petition before the Dak Adalat may please send their complaints/ suggestions to the email-ids - adpgcr.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com or pmgcr.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com titled "Regional Dak Adalat : December 2022" or by post addressed to Smt. Jissy George, Assistant Director [PG], 0/o the Postmaster General, Central Region, Kochi - 682020. The mobile number and email id of the applicant to be clearly specified in the complaint.
Complaints should reach the above email id/address on or before 01.12.2022. Complaints/Suggestions taken up in the previous Adalats will not be entertained. The Google meet ID will be intimated directly to the applicant by email
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the death of General Bipin Rawat & others in a helicopter crash today
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu expressed his deep shock at the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, his spouse, Smt. Madhulika Rawat, senior army officials and other staff personnel in an air crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
Conveying his deepest condolences to the members of bereaved families, the Vice President requested the audience at a function in Hyderabad today to observe two minutes’ silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls. Saluting the valour and sacrifice of General Rawat, Shri Naidu described his death as an irreparable loss to the nation and characterised the untimely loss of lives in the air crash as a tragedy of monumental proportions.
The Vice President observed that the people of this country will forever remain indebted to General Rawat for his leadership and vision.
Ministry of Communications
India Post, Mumbai launches distinctive waterproof Rakhee envelopes
Mumbai, 24 July 2020
With the Raksha Bandhan festival round the corner, India Post, Mumbai has launched a special kind of envelope to carry rakhis to deliver them to their destinations in minimum time period. The envelope is a non-tear, water-resistant self-adhesive envelope with interplay of vivid colors throughout. Reasonably priced at Rs 10, these special envelopes will be available in all the post offices from Saturday, July 25th.
“These envelopes bearing distinctive characteristics are an innovative attempt of India Post, Mumbai, to keep the spirit of love and festivity unabated, even at times of crisis and to strengthen the emotions of love and brotherhood amongst people” said Ms Swati Pandey, Postmaster General, India Post, Mumbai. She further said that all mails of Raksha Bandhan will be treated as first class mail, helping them reach their destination before/on the day of the occasion, by latest, at the cost of an ordinary mail. The colourful design of the envelopes will facilitate its easy identification and aid quicker transmission. “Even during this critical period of partial lockdowns and challenges, India Post will ensure that all mails related to Raksha Bandhan reach their destinations”, the Post Master General added.
Similar special envelopes have been introduced in other postal circles as well.DJM/ST/DR
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA writes to States to widely publicize the Penal Provisions regarding Violations of Lockdown Measures to fight COVID-19
Strict Action to be taken by Authorities on Violators of Lockdown Measures: MHA to States
Union Ministry for Home Affairs  had issued consolidated guidelines on lockdown measures to be taken by the Ministries/Departments of Government of India and States/UTs Governments/Administrations, so as to break the chain of transmission of the COVID-19 in the country.
MHA had earlier written to all States requesting them to strictly implement lockdown measures in letter and spirit, by exercising their powers under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to fight COVID-19.
Reiterating the message, Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has written to all States to widely publicize among the authorities and public, the penal provisions under the DM Act and IPC regarding violations of lockdown measures, to fight COVID-19. It has been stressed that strict action must be taken by authorities on violators of lockdown measures
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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira a World Heritage site
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira, Harappan city in India a World Heritage site. He also said that It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology.
Reacting to a tweet by UNESCO, the Prime Minister, in a series of tweets said;
"Absolutely delighted by this news.
Dholavira was an important urban centre and is one of our most important linkages with our past. It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology.
I first visited Dholavira during my student days and was mesmerised by the place.
As CM of Gujarat, I had the opportunity to work on aspects relating to heritage conservation and restoration in Dholavira. Our team also worked to create tourism-friendly infrastructure there."
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President embarks on a three-nation tour to Gabon, Senegal and Qatar
VP’s visit to be the first-ever high level visit from India to Gabon and Senegal
Visit to Qatar to boost bilateral ties in the run up to 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today embarked on a three-nation tour of Gabon, Senegal and Qatar from 30 May to 7 June 2022. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar and three Members of Parliament, Shri Sushil Kumar Modi , Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar  and Shri P. Ravindranath . It is expected that a number of bilateral documents will be concluded with the three countries.
Photo caption - The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu emplaning for his three nation tour to Gabon, Senegal and Qatar from New Delhi on May 30, 2022.
While Shri Naidu’s visit will be the first by any Vice President to all the three countries, the visit marks the first-ever high level visit from India to Gabon and Senegal. His visit is expected to add momentum to India's engagement with Africa and emphasise India’s commitment to the African continent.
The Vice President’s visit to Qatar gains prominence as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The visit is expected to further boost the bilateral ties between the countries.
Shri Naidu will begin his tour with Gabon from 30 May to 01 June 2022. In Gabon, he will hold delegation level talks with the Prime Minister of Gabon H.E. Ms. Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, call on the President of Gabon H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba and meet other dignitaries. He is also expected to interact with the business community in Gabon and address the Indian diaspora there.
Visiting Senegal from 1-3 June, Shri Naidu will hold delegation level talks with President of Senegal H.E. Mr. Macky Sall, meet the President of the National Assembly H.E. Mr. Moustapha Niasse, and other dignitaries. It is notable that India and Senegal are celebrating the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations this year. The Vice President is also expected to attend a business roundtable and address the Indian community.
The last leg of the tour will be the visit to Qatar from 4-7 June 2022. During the visit, Shri Naidu will hold delegation-level talks with Qatar's Deputy Amir, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Thani, and review bilateral cooperation. He will also meet several other Qatari dignitaries during this visit and address a business roundtable in Qatar. It is noteworthy that Qatar has committed investments of over US$ 2 billion in various Indian companies over the past two years.
On the penultimate day, a community reception is being held marking the Vice President's visit, where he will address the members of the Indian community in Qatar. India and Qatar have a long history of people to people contacts, with an estimated 750,000 Indian diaspora in Qatar at present.